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Smog Exposure Linked to Early Death
A large study has demonstrated for the first time that long-term exposure to smog significantly increases the risk of dying from lung disease. The risk of dying from respiratory disease is more than three times... Houston classified as having a severe smog problem
Houston has gone from being classified as having a “moderate” smog problem to a “severe” one. The smog is so bad they skipped over the level of “serious” and went straight to... Plan to reverse global warming could backfire: study
"A proposed solution to reverse the effects of global warming by spraying sulfate particles into Earth`s stratosphere could make matters much worse, climate researchers said on Thursday.They said trying to cool off the planet by creating a kind of artificial sun block would... Illegal trade in ozone-depleting substances rises in Asia-Pacific
"Comparing figures between countries trading in ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) shows "a discrepancy between what is being legally exported into a particular country and the actual legal import figures of the country," said Ludgarde Coppens, policy and enforcement...Small Nuclear Conflict Would Be Enough to Destroy Ozone
"Scientists predict that a nuclear war between India and Pakistan wouldlead to a destruction of ozone layer and cause disastrous consequencesfor the mankind. "US toughens stance on ozone level
In an effort to improve public health, the United States' Environmental Protection Agency has tightened air quality standards to meet more of the requirments of the Clean Air Act." It is lowering the amount of...Greasy hair makes for clean air
Greasy hair could be the newest solution to polluted air. "Greasy hair may not help you to attract the object of your affection, but it might reduce the amount of ozone you breathe in. ...$200m ozonation plant a first
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAn ozonation plant may look good on paper, especially if waste is a severe problem. But to state the byproduct is clean air is a fallacy. Ozone Generating...
created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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International environmental crimes earn US$31 bln
""International crime syndicates earn US$22-31 billion annually from hazardous waste dumping, smuggling proscribed hazardous materials, exploiting and trafficking of protected natural resources and illegal trade of Ozone depleting substances (ODS)," Atul Bagai, regional...UNEP Organizes meeting OF ODS officers in Bali
"Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) officers from 25 countries are attending a Joint Meeting of the South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Network of ODS officers in Sanur, Bali Island, from November 12 to 14, 2007. The regional meeting was organized by the United Nations...Wall Street Czars depopulating the World
"Wall Street Czars depopulating the World By 911review | bio Wall Street Czars depopulating the World Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:48:55 By Afsaneh Ostovar, Press TV, Tehran Leuren Moret Leuren Moret is an American independent scientist and international expert on radiation and public...Pollutant linked to bronchitis in toddlers
"They found a component of pollution known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, was strongly linked with cases of bronchitis among children aged 2 to 4 and a half. The study is one of the first to look at PAHs, which are produced when fuels that contain carbon such...Activated Lignite (HOK) for clean drinking water in Ruhr region
"The "Mulheim process" uses HOK as a high-quality filter material. In the Mulheim process, the treated HOK performs various functions. Besides the actual filtration, it eliminates substances on the grain surface such as iron and manganese which have oxidized after ozone... Ozone hole has shrunk by nearly a third, ESA says
"The ozone hole over Antarctica shrank by 30 percent this year compared with the record loss recorded in 2006, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on Wednesday.
Measurements made by the agency's Envisat satellite...
created by imung satriani | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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Antarctic Ozone hole shrinking, outlook improving
The Australian Bureau of Meterology Antarctic ozone hole is back and although it’s almost as big as previous years, the long term outlook for a return to better ozone levels remains good.
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